Place-mat/mat keeping food and beverages warm

Abstract

A place-mat / mat having an integrated heating area is used to keep food and beverages warm, making food and beverages more enjoyable to eat or drink, and may also function / be used simultaneously as furniture, such as a place-mat. The integrated heating area employs a phase-change material (PCM). The PCM such as preferably a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate is provided as a reusable heat reservoir and warmer. The place-mat / mat is directly placed under a plate / container in which the food or beverage is served or located.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates to keeping food and beverages warm. More specifically, this invention relates to a place-mat / mat keeping food and beverages warm provided by a heating area integrated into the place-mat / mat, the placemat / mat being appointed to be placed under a plate / container in which the food or beverage is served or located and also may function / be used simultaneously as furniture, such as a place-mat.[0006]2. Description of Related Art[0007]In private residences, restaurants, hotels, and other locations, it is desirable to extend the period of time in which food and beverages are warm and at an enjoyable temperature. Cooling of food and beverages, gives f...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a way to keep food and beverages warm, which makes them more enjoyable to eat or drink. This is done by using a place-mat / mat that is placed under the plate / container in which the food or beverage is served. The place-mat / mat can also be used simultaneously as furniture, and it can be easily rolled up for storage without damage. The invention prevents the cooling of food and beverages while also allowing them to be kept warm while being consumed. The technical effect of the invention is to improve the quality of food and beverages, make them more enjoyable, and prevent them from becoming cool and uncomfortable to eat or drink.

Problems solved by technology

Cooling of food and beverages, gives food and beverages an unpleasant and cold taste and maximizes the loss in quality of food and beverages, which happens in private residences, restaurants, hotels, and other locations.

This also affects many seniors, small children, and guests in the restaurants that often eat or drink food and beverages slowly and / or want to enjoy their food and beverages, thereby food and beverages become cool and not enjoyable to eat or drink.

Warming food and beverages again such as on the cooker or in the microwave is uncomfortable, especially while sitting in a restaurant or having guests.

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